Local Intelligence.

Wellington Independent, Volume XVI, Issue 1499, 22 February 1861, Page 5

Local Intelligence.

Devkh by Burning.— On Tuesday last, a child named Maria, aged two and a half years and belonging to Mr. Kendrick, Karoii, was unfortunately burnt to death. From what we can learn, it appears that the father was burning off logs and clearing the ground near the house, and the mother going to look after the cows which were wandering on the road, the child left her with the intention of going to her father. It was blowing fresh at the time, and she was proceeding towards her father, when a spaik cf fire ignited the child's clothes. A neighbour hearing her screams, ran to her assistance, and found the child enveloped in flames. She instantly procured a bucket of water, dashed it over the child, and put the fire out. Dr. Kebbell was immediately senOfor, and was quickly in attendance, when every means were adopted for the recovery of the child ; but she had sustained such severe injuries, that she died in three hours after the accident.

.Choral Society.— The second private concert of the Society took place last evening, at the Odd Fellows' Hall, and was very numerously attended, nearly the whole of Iheete'teol Wellington being present on the occasion. The concert was divided into two parts-— sacred and secular. The selection was a very good one, and comprised some of the best productions of our great composers. The whole were exceedingly well rendered ; and the proficiency that has been altained since ihe last concert, is highly creditable to the choir. A duetto on the pianoforte, from I' II Bravo," was played with great taste and judgment, and for touch and execution was equal to any thing of the kind we have heard in Wellington. Some of the pieces deserve special notice, but we have neithei time nor space to particularise them to-day. They were well received and highly applauded. The Sea Wall.— We observe that Mr. Carter has commenced active operations at this work. About 50 feel of the tram-road for the tra veiling tiain is already erected, and the blocks for tho foundation are commenced. The sea wall is to be built irrespective of the filling in, which necessitates earrybg the tram road the whole length of the line of wall, a distance of about 550 feet, with a depth at high water of irom 9 to 10/eet This work may be considered one of the mosidifficu tin execution andiinpjrtant that as yet been undertaken in the Province. The rilling in is also progressing vapidly. Some idea may be formed of the extent of land which will be reclaimed from the fact that there are two main streets running through it, and a public quay, 60 feet wide, by a length of about 500 feet.

Yv\ukanae R^ces.— We understand that Te Puni hag requested the authorities to use their influence to prevent Europeans attending the a'love races. Tlie reason assigned is tliat thc-ve will be a large number of Maories present, that they have procured a quantity of spirits, and possibly may exceed the bounds of decorum. We deem it advisable to pay attention to the caution given by our old friend Te Puni, to prevent accidents.

Lyceum Theatbe.— The campaign at this elegant theatre (now replete in decoratiuns new scenery and appointments), having fairly set in, the management are enabled to judge the most efficient course of applying the talent, at their disposal, ami judging from the bill of fare put lorih lor Monday next, a recreation certainly not inlenor to anything ever produced on the Wellington boards, will then be opea to the p.ilrons of the Drama ; so varied that all classes c.iv be met. Sparing no expense iv catering for the public amusement, and playing pieces in which iheir superior talent can have free scope, must, ( we think), ensure them success, lhe alteration of the scale of prices is likewise very judicious in these dull times. We understand overtures fora talented leading actress at bydney has been made. We heartily wish them success.